ARTE GAME COLLECTION

A gaming space to discover at Le Pavillon

From fantastical stories and mysterious puzzles to poetic worlds and rhythm games, discover a selection of video games co-produced by ARTE that explore new ways of telling stories, playing and seeing the world. Fun and artistic experiences to try out with a controller in hand, for children and adults alike!

THE MERLIES, 2026

In The Merlies, help a community of small birds rebuild their village in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore the remains of a lost civilisation, gather resources and build a society based on mutual support.

TOM THE POSTGIRL, 2026

In Tom the Postgirl, Tom, the village’s new postwoman, is driven by curiosity to investigate the locals and their secrets. A hand-drawn point-and-click adventure blending dark humour with absurd situations.

INUA — A STORY IN ICE AND TIME, 2022

In Inua — A Story in Ice and Time, follow three characters across different eras in the Canadian Arctic. A narrative adventure inspired by the Franklin expedition, exploring the past, mysteries and memory.

VECTRONOM, 2019

In Vectronom, guide a cube through colourful levels that evolve to the beat of electronic music. A rhythm game where listening, precision and coordination are key.

LOOKING FOR FAEL, 2026

In Looking for Fael, search for your missing flatmate in an apartment that has become a maze of shifting rooms. A puzzle and exploration game that blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination.

A BETTER WORLD, 2025

In A Better World, travel through time to change key moments in history and discover the unexpected consequences of your choices. A retro-futuristic game with absurd humour that explores progress, power and responsibility.

GLOOMY EYES, 2025

In Gloomy Eyes, Gloomy, a little zombie boy, and Nena, a young human girl, join forces to bring light back to a world plunged into darkness. A fantastical tale blending puzzles, friendship and difference.

30 BIRDS, 2024

In 30 Birds, play as Zig, a young detective searching for the goddess Simurgh in a world inspired by Persian art. An adventure combining exploration, puzzles, humour, music and visual poetry.

TO HELL WITH THE UGLY, 2023

Adapted from Boris Vian’s novel, To Hell With the Ugly follows Rock Bailey, a young man who is kidnapped after a night at a jazz club. An investigation blending dark humour, sharp dialogue and satire of 1950s America.

HOMO MACHINA, 2018

In Homo Machina, the human body becomes a vast mechanical factory inspired by the illustrations of Fritz Kahn. Solve puzzles to activate organs and mechanisms, and discover how the human body works through humour and poetry.

SADHANA, 2020

In Sadhana, follow the inner journey of Svetaketu, an archer in search of wisdom. Inspired by Indian tales and the Upanishads, this contemplative game combines musical puzzles, visual poetry and self-discovery.

TYPE:RIDER, 2013

In Type:Rider, explore the history of typography through an adventure and platform game. From prehistoric paintings to pixel art, discover how writing has evolved through the ages.

About

ARTE

ARTE is a European cultural media organisation that explores new forms of storytelling through audiovisual works and digital experiences. Together with ARTE France, the channel co-produces independent video games that combine artistic creativity, innovation and diverse narratives, reaching a wide range of audiences.